by Russ Hymas | Jul 24, 2014 | Cycling Tips
Are you looking to buy a used bike or get one off your hands? The internet offers great tips for buying and selling used bikes. Other than going to a typical bike shop, here are a few handy suggestions that may help you as you start looking to sell or buy a used bike....
by Russ Hymas | Jul 21, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Road Safety For Bikes
The National Highways Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted a national survey in 2012 to obtain data measuring the attitudes, knowledge, and behavior related to outdoor walking and bicycling. Among other things, the study specifically addressed safety issues...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 18, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Utah Bicycle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), approximately 50,000 cyclists are injured after being hit by a motor vehicle each year. Between 2010 and 2011, deaths increased nine percent across the country. In Utah alone, 680 cyclists were injured...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 16, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Injuries, Road Safety For Bikes, Utah Bicycle Accidents
There are two types of accidents (between vehicles) where the guilty driver of one vehicle leaves after causing damage to another person or vehicle. The first scenario involves an accident caused by someone who makes physical contact with the victim’s vehicle,...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 9, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Bicycle Injuries, Utah Bicycle Accidents
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, certain demographics are most at risk when it comes to bicycle accidents, injuries, and fatalities: Adolescents aged 15 to 24 and adults over the age of 45 have the highest bicycle death rates Children aged 5...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 7, 2014 | Cycling Tips
Although biking is a great form of recreation and exercise, there are certain risks involved with frequent cycling. There are obvious safety concerns when anyone bikes in busy areas, but there is another type of risk to be aware of: theft. Unfortunately, in the world...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 5, 2014 | Cycling Tips
One of the most important factors of bike safety is to make sure that your bike is the right size. Many riders, particularly children, own bicycles that are too big for them. Because bicycles are expensive, parents will often purchase them for their children to...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 4, 2014 | Cycling Tips
On Wednesday, July 2, South Korea-based technology conglomerate Samsung Electronics Co., LTD., announced its new partnership with Trek Bicycle Corporation of Waterloo, Wisconsin. The two brands are teaming up together in hopes of improving the cycling experience for...
by Russ Hymas | Jul 1, 2014 | Bicycle Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Utah Bicycle Accidents
Accidents that lead to paralysis can be devastating. Even though mobility becomes limited in such accidents, the active spirit of the individual does not. Thankfully, technology allows for individuals to continue to be active even after these accidents. Such is the...
by Ken Christensen | Jun 25, 2014 | Children Bicycle Accidents, Cycling Tips
On January 9, 2007, Ryan McFarland founded Strider Sports International, Inc. in Rapid City, South Dakota. Today, the company is known for its unorthodox—but extremely popular—bicycle models for children. McFarland, who comes from a family of racing enthusiasts, was...
